Thank You for choosing McElroy
The Talon™ 2000 is a self-propelled vehicle with the unique ability to
lift pipe from the ground, position it to be fused and move from joint
to joint down the pipeline. It features a quick-action facer and an
electric-powered indexer to accurately position the heater and facer
into the fusion machine.
The Talon™ 2000 is capable of fusing pipe sizes from 54" OD to
2000mm OD
When fusing thermoplastic pipe materials, refer to the pipe
manufacturer's fusion procedures or appropriate joining standard.
With reasonable care and maintenance, this machine will give years
of satisfactory service.
Before operating this machine, please read this manual thoroughly,
and keep a copy with the machine for future reference. This manual is
to be considered part of your machine.
Always return the manual to the literature compartment.
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Introduction
McElroy University
For more than 30 years, McElroy has been the only pipe
fusion machine manufacturer to continuously offer advanced
training. Course offerings are meant to enhance your efficiency,
productivity and safety in the proper use of McElroy machines.
McElroy University classes are structured so that the skills
learned and the machines used in each class closely match
the machines found on pipelining jobsites. We offer training at
our facility or yours. Our uniquely qualified McElroy University
course instructors offer years of industry experience.
Tuition for each course includes lunches, course materials and
a certificate of completion. Online registration, as well as
up-to-date course offerings and dates, is available at
www.
mcelroy.com/university
This manual is intended as a guide only and does not take the
place of proper training by qualified instructors. The information
in this manual is not all inclusive and can not encompass all
possible situations that can be encountered during various
operations.
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